Do not mount on an outside wall, above a radiator or

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where it may be subjected to direct sunlight.
4. For surface wiring use trim knife and pliers to snap out
removable cable entry strip on the bottom edge of the
unit. Thread the connection cable through the channel
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS in the bottom edge of the wall plate.
5. Strip back wire insulation as required and securely fit
TLX 6501 wires to terminal block in accordance with the wiring
diagram below. Note that an earth connection is not
PROGRAMMABLE ROOM THERMOSTAT necessary as the TLX 6501 meets the required Double
This unit must be installed by a competent person in
Insulation Standards.
accordance with the latest appropriate Wiring Regulations
6. Hinge the internal safety cover back to its original position
TLX 6501 Technical Data and secure with the retaining screw. If unit has been
surface mounted please ensure the wiring cable does
Temperature Range: 5 °C to 40 °C in 0.5 °C steps not interfere with the internal safety cover as it is closed.
16 °C to 40 °C selectable The surface mount wiring cable should run vertically
Differential: Typically 0.6 °C at 4K per Hr
downwards from the exit in the internal safety cover
through the hole provided in the bottom edge of the wall
LINKS AND SELECTOR PLUGS
Ambient Temperature: Operating 0 °C to 45 °C plate.
Power Supply: 2 type AA 1.5V alkaline cells 7. Configure the unit using the links and selector plugs as
(supplied) indicated below. Unit is supplied in a Heat Only
Battery Life: 2 years typical configuration i.e. Link 1 connected. Cut for Heat/Cool
Wiring: For fixed wiring only configuration as shown. Selector plug 1 provides
Maintenance: No user maintenance required Optimum or normal start, remove for Optimum Start.
Plug 2 provides a 5ºC or 16ºC minimum set point,
Year 2000 compliant in accordance with BSI/DISC 2000-1 remove for 16ºC min. Selector plugs not required should
be retained for future use by carefully re-inserting on
Installation one pin only. Carefully stick the appropriate User
Be sure to switch off the mains supply before starting. Please Instuction label (Heat Only or Heat/Cool) inside the cover
read all installation instructions before proceeding. flap. Discard the remaining unused label.
Ensure that the fixed wiring connections to the mains supply 8. Remove the insulation slip from the batteries. Press
is via a fuse rated at not more than 6 amps and a class ‘A’ reset using the tip of a pencil set the time/day and select
switch having a contact separation of a minimum of 3 mm in the required operating mode (see User Guide). Check
all poles. unit is functioning.
1. Remove the wall-plate from the unit using catch on right- 9. Plug in the TLX 6501 by first engaging the hinges at the This product complies with the essential requirements of
hand side and hinging to the left-hand side. Open the left-hand side and closing ensuring the unit is securely the following EC Directives:
internal safety cover on the wall plate by slackening the retained by the clip at the right-hand side. Ensure the Electro-Magnetic Compatibility directive
retaining screw and hinging back to reveal the terminal User Guide provided is left for the householder. EMC 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC
block. 10. The TLX 6501 can be safely removed from the wall plate and 92/31/EEC
2. Thread the connecting cable through the cable entry to facilitate armchair programming. Whilst doing so the Low Voltage Directive.
hole in the rear of the wall plate. Fix the wall-plate either heating system will be effectively switched off. Please LVD 73/23/EEC; 93/68/EEC
directly to a flat wall using wall plugs and No. 6 x 1" note that heat from the hands while armchair
woodscrews or on a flush mounting single conduit box programming will give a false temperature reading on
type UA1 (BS4662) using M3.5 x 14 bolts. Ensure the the TLX6501 display. The unit will stabilise to room
cable used is double insulation rated for the application temperature approximately 20 minutes after re-fitting to SUNVIC CONTROLS LTD.
load (6 amps max). the wall plate. Bellshill Road, Uddingston, Glasgow G71 6NP
3. The wall plate should be positioned with a minimum of Tel: (01698) 812 944 Fax: (01698) 813637
70mm clearance to left and right to allow easy removal Technical Helpline Tel: (01698) 810945
for armchair programming. The ideal position is about In the interests of continuous product improvement Sunvic Controls reserve the
1.5m above floor level, accessible, reasonably lit and right to alter designs, specifications and materials without prior notice and cannot
accept liability for errors.
free from extremes of temperature and draughts.
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